Led · Seed · Aug 2026

Soctera develops semiconductor-level power amplifiers intended to extend range, improve signal fidelity, and reduce thermal failure in defense, space, and commercial communications systems. The company says it co-optimizes the semiconductor stack electrically and thermally to reduce gallium nitride (GaN) content by 20X and to halve thermal resistance in each device. Soctera spun out of Cornell University's Jena-Xing research group and is based in Ithaca, N.Y. Financially, the company has secured over $4.2 million in non-dilutive government and CHIPS Act grants and completed a $4 million seed equity raise in August 2026. The seed funds are earmarked to scale the team and manufacturing and to turn the materials-level advantages into qualified power amplifiers for customers. Leadership highlights demand from next-generation radar and satellite builders as a market driver for the company’s near-term commercialization efforts.

Participated · Seed · Jun 2026

Nebex builds market infrastructure for the global space economy, operating as an exchange layer that links space companies with sovereign buyers and the capital that moves deals. Founded in late 2025 by Tejpaul Bhatia, Anand Subramanian, and Manlio Di Stefano, the company aims to reduce revenue and cash-flow frictions that space founders face when engaging in government contracting. Nebex has secured a $30M seed investment led by GV and a banking relationship with J.P. Morgan to scale its platform and expand international commercial collaboration. The founder and CEO, Tejpaul Bhatia, previously led Axiom Space and is credited with over $1B in commercial space deals. Nebex's stated mission is to ensure international spend is reinvested in nations' own economies by enabling market mechanisms similar to other industries. The company is backed by a syndicate of venture funds including Eniac Ventures, 2048 Ventures, Better Tomorrow Ventures, Oceans Ventures, AIN Ventures, Also Capital, Anagram, Armory Square Ventures, Multiball Capital, Trajectory Capital, and VSC Ventures.

Participated · Seed · May 2026

Furientis develops ship-based interceptor systems intended to be cost-effective and suitable for high-volume production. The company follows a rapid, end-user-driven spiral development model and has conducted six flight tests and 10 static-fire tests of its demonstrator missile platform over the past six months. Founded in 2025 by Brody Franzen and Aris Simsarian, Furientis operates a 9,000-square-foot facility in Los Angeles. It raised $5M in a Pre-Seed round led by Silent Ventures with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, SV Angel and other investors. The company plans to use the funds to expand initial production, accelerate testing of its interceptor system, and grow its engineering, manufacturing and operations teams. No revenue, user, or prior funding metrics were disclosed in the article.